Jablanica Manor / Dvorec Jablanica

The Dvorec Jablanica was established in the early 17th century as a valley-based manor that replaced the medieval hilltop castle above the Reka valley.
Built in 1631 under the ownership of the Venetian patrician Emanuele De Fini, it became the administrative and economic center of the Jablanica–Gotnik estate.
Over time, the manor shifted from noble residence to managerial hub, before entering a long period of fragmentation, adaptation, and decline.
Today, its partially collapsed remains reflect the broader transformation and eventual dissolution of the rural estate system that once shaped the region.

Kalec Manor / Dvorec Kalec

Kalec Manor was a 17th-century fortified manor situated on a karst slope above the village of Bač, near the source area of the Pivka River.
Originally built as a noble seat, later a defensive position and crib of many important events in Slovenia’s history.
Associated with important cultural and political developments in the 19th century, particularly through the activities of Miroslav Vilhar and the Slovene national movement.
Although today only the round stone tower and fragments of walls remain, Kalec Manor is protected as a cultural heritage site and valued for its historical continuity, landscape setting, and role in shaping regional and national identity.

Kalec: The Full Story

Kalec Manor is a 17th-century fortified manor situated on a karst slope above the village of Bač, near the source area of the Pivka River.
Originally built as a defensive noble seat, the castle later became associated with important cultural and political developments in the 19th century, particularly through the activities of Miroslav Vilhar and the Slovene national movement.
Although today only the round stone tower and fragments of walls remain, Kalec Castle is protected as a cultural heritage site and valued for its historical continuity, landscape setting, and role in shaping regional and national identity.

Pajkovo: The Full Story

The Nadlišek Manor (Pajkovo) was a Baroque-era rural residence established in the late 17th century by the Counts of Turjak (Auersperg family) after the abandonment of the medieval hilltop fortress above it.
Built as a hunting lodge and estate center, the manor reflected the shift from defensive strongholds to practical noble residences adapted to forestry, agriculture, and seasonal use.
Destroyed during World War II and never rebuilt, the site today survives only through scattered foundations, a former caretaker’s house, and its inclusion in local cultural and hiking routes, preserving its historical presence within the landscape rather than through standing architecture.

Hunting Lodge Nadlišek / Lovski Dvorec Pajkovo

The Nadlišek Manor (Pajkovo) was a Baroque-era rural residence established in the late 17th century by the Counts of Turjak (Auersperg family) after the abandonment of the medieval hilltop fortress above it.
Built as a hunting lodge and estate center, the manor reflected the shift from defensive strongholds to practical noble residences adapted to forestry, agriculture, and seasonal use.
Destroyed during World War II and never rebuilt, the site today survives only through scattered foundations, a former caretaker’s house, and its inclusion in local cultural and hiking routes, preserving its historical presence within the landscape rather than through standing architecture.

Školj: The Full Story

12th to 15th Centuries: Origins and Medieval Era Castle Školj stands on a steep crag above the Reka (Timavo) River near Famlje in southwest Slovenia. While no Roman fortification existed on this site, the surrounding Karst region was populated in antiquity. The castle’s origins trace back to medieval times: building Read more

Interview for De viaje por el mundo magazine

In this interview, Juan Pablo Maschio speaks about his experiences exploring castles and ruins across Europe, sharing firsthand observations from historic sites and reflecting on the stories, memories, and emotions embedded in these places. Through travel and research, he offers a personal perspective on cultural heritage and the importance of understanding the past to preserve it responsibly.

Interview for Radio 94 Postojna about Orehek Castle

In this interview for Radio 94, Juan P. Maschio and Maruša Mele Pavlin discussed the critical condition of Orehek Castle, using it as a starting point to reflect on the value of cultural heritage and to compare preservation practices in Slovenia with those observed across the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Baltic countries.

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